These delicious and simple holiday candy recipes for the are perfect for sharing. These are all 3 ingredient candy recipes!
Limited ingredients means you don't have to hunt down tons of difficult stuff to make a tasty treat everyone will devour!

Why are these 3 ingredient candy recipes for the holidays so special?
There's a few reasons why I consider these holiday candy recipes a little special! First, they're limited ingredients recipes which means there's no supplies list a mile long to gather up or purchase for these recipes. These recipes use simple ingredients, a few at a time, to create things that are truly delicious.
Next, I think you'll also notice that these candy recipes are quick and easy to make. There's no need to devote hours and hours to making something impressive for your holiday tables. These recipes will do the trick and they're quick and easy to prepare.
Finally, these recipes are beautiful and indulgent. They're a special treat! Everyone loves these candy recipes and they make a great gift. Be sure to check out more on that below so you can prep oodles of holiday candy to give your friends and family as gifts!
Can I make these holiday candies for parties?
If you are planning your party menu for the holidays you'll definitely want to consider including some of these 3 ingredient candy recipes. They're simple, sure, but they're also packed with flavor and sweetness that everyone will be fighting over!
When it comes to planning the holiday menu I like to include a lot of sweets on our dessert tables, it's the one time of the year that we're all indulging in our favorite things so I like to make sure we have plenty of choices. It's a great plan to grab some small bakery boxes to have on hand too, then you can let people take some of their favorites home and fill a box to go!
How to make candy recipes for gifts:
You might be wondering how to give these homemade candies for gifts. That's really simple! You make a batch…better make two because some will go missing as soon as they're finished…and then you box them up and surprise your favorite people with a heartfelt treat!

I love to use small mason jars, bakery boxes, and even cookie tins to wrap up these delicious and simple candy recipes. You can use cellophane to wrap up your plates or even clear cups full of candies! Add a festive bow and a simple gift tag and you are ready to go!
It can be tough to know what to get people for the holidays and these 3 ingredient candy recipes make it really simple to give something that is handmade, can be enjoyed by all, and is of course delicious.

3 Ingredient Candy Recipes For The Holidays:
Let's dive on in and take a look at these easy and delicious 3 ingredient candy recipes for the holidays. Truth be told you could make these all year long but some of the recipes are just screaming to the shared during these most festive times of the year.
3-Ingredient Holiday Candy
Celebrate the holidays with these super easy treats! All these recipes have only 3 ingredients.
Easy Chocolate Truffles
These chocolate and marshmallow truffles are fun to make and fun to eat!
No-Bake Golden Oreo Truffles
My family is excited to make these this year, since we've long declared the Golden Oreos our favorite over the traditional (crazy, right?).
Nonpareil Candy
Learn how to make old-fashioned Non Pareils with just two ingredients.
Delicious Candy Cane Caramels Recipe
Great idea to dress up pre-wrapped caramel squares!
Peppermint Oreo Bark recipe
Even more fun than traditional peppermint bark--add some Oreos!
Haystacks Recipe
These crunchy butterscotch treats are a big favorite in our house, as my mother-in-law used to make them every Christmas Eve for our appetizers & desserts festival.
Chocolate Candy Bark with Nuts
This easy bark recipe uses walnuts, but you can substitute any nut.
Chocolate Covered Peanuts
Great gifting ideas in this chocolate peanut candy recipe post.
Christmas Chocolate Pretzel Bites
These 3-ingredient pretzel bites are the perfect combo of crunchy, salty and sweet.
Healthy Peanut Butter Fudge – Refined Sugar-Free
This fudge recipe uses coconut butter and honey.
Gluten-Free Chocolate Covered Pretzels (Allergy-Free, Vegan)
Making your own holiday candy means you can cater to any dietary needs or allergies.
Candy Cane Christmas Pretzel Rods
These are a traditional favorite--use sprinkles if you don't like peppermint!
Pomegranate + Pistachio Dark Chocolate Bark
This elegant-looking candy makes a great gift!
3-Ingredient Maple Tahini Freezer Fudge (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Paleo)
Try something new this year with this flavorful vegan fudge.
Festive Easy Peppermint Bark Recipe From Only 3 Ingredients!
This is such a favorite and makes a lovely gift.
3-Ingredient Vegan Peppermint Fudge
Eating vegan, or gifting to someone who is? See how easy it is to make this Christmas fudge.
Christmas Mickey Mouse Pretzel Bites
Another easy pretzel treat--this time with a Disney flair!
Sea Salt Caramel Pecan Turtles
I'm not counting the salt as the fourth ingredient, since these pecan turtles deserve to be on this list!
Christmas Pretzels
These are half art project, half dessert! My tweens would love making these little scenes,
Easy Rainbow Chocolate Truffles Recipe
Skip expensive truffles and make your own at home.
Easy Christmas Pretzel Treats
Kids love making these, easy enough for preschoolers to help.
Peppermint Chocolate Covered Marshmallows
Another great one for kids to make--simple and looks so pretty!
Foolproof Slow Cooker Christmas Drop Candy: Chocolate Butterscotch
Use the crockpot to make this easily--it's foolproof!
3-Ingredient Salted Nut Brittle
It only takes honey, butter and nuts to make this toffee-like candy.
Peanut Butter Butterscotch Fudge
I'm counting this as a 3-ingredient recipe because the chocolate drizzled on top is "extra," though I'd deem it necessary. Chocolate and peanut butter AND butterscotch? Heavenly.
3-ingredient Nutella Truffles
These truffles are kicked up a notch with the combo of Oreo cookies (for the crumbs) and Nutella spread (hazelnut flavor).
3 Ingredient Chocolate Almond Clusters
They're simple, but the three flavors of chocolate, almonds and sea salt are meant to be together. This recipe is extra fast because you use the microwave.
Festive Minted Oreo Truffles
If you haven't tried making Oreo Truffles, they're so easy (and the kids love to lick their fingers afterward). I like this variation because I love minty chocolate, but any type of Oreos will work.
Cookies & Cream Fudge
Because you can never get enough Oreo goodness, this easy fudge is a decadent treat that makes a great gift as well.